Spinning off some or all of Midway Airport to private investors is a high-flying topic that many civic-minded Chicagoans are eager to discuss, debate and learn more about, especially in the wake of that ignominious disaster known as the parking meter deal.
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Patrick Rehkamp joins the hosts of The Morning AMp
The Better Government Association’s Patrick Rehkamp spoke with The Morning Amp’s Brian Babylon and Molly Adams.
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Dollar Dilemma
New concerns surface in Country Club Hills over how the mayor is handling taxpayer finances.
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Andy Shaw joins Bill Cameron on Connected to Chicago
The Better Government Association’s President and CEO Andy Shaw sits down with 89 WLS reporter Bill Cameron to discuss Preckwinkle’s Campaign Cash, Cronin’s Cronies, Lisa Madigan as AG and much, much more!
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Chris Kennedy Passes U of I’s Toughest Test
When the University of Illinois was roiling from an admissions scandal that threatened to destroy the institution’s reputation and cherished academic standing, the governor asked Chris Kennedy to help save the university by joining its board of trustees.
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Maywood Miracle Gives Us Hope
”Do you believe in miracles? Yes!!” That was sportscaster Al Michaels’ rhapsodic riff when the U.S. hockey team beat the heavily favored Soviets at the 1980 Winter Olympics.
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BGA Exclusive: Cronin’s Cronies
Why are private companies with ties to legislative leaders getting so much government work these days in DuPage County? Perhaps Dan Cronin holds the key.
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BGA Exclusive: Inside Preckwinkle’s Campaign Coffers
Cook County unions, vendors are among the board president’s biggest financial backers. That’s raising conflict of interest questions but she says it’s not an issue.
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Let’s Not Be Hasty with Gaming Bill
Hold ’em or fold ’em? Walk away or run? That’s what country singer Kenny Rogers ponders in “The Gambler,” his iconic song about the choices we face at the gaming table and, by inference, in life.
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BGA Takes Watchdog Message to Southern IL
The BGA is headquartered in Chicago but we’re a statewide organization with a commitment to shine a light on government, hold public officials accountable and engage reform-minded citizens all over Illinois.